Simon Ventures

Simon Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Simon Property Group, an S&P 100 company and the largest publicly traded retail real estate investment trust in the S&P 500. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage to growth companies that are innovating at the intersection of retail and technology, aiming to drive forward innovative consumer experiences. Simon Ventures combines the disciplined approach of an institutional investor with the differentiated insights, access, and operational support of a strategic partner. The firm targets companies that are cultivating unique brand propositions, operating specialized distribution models, or building technologies with the potential to impact consumer experiences. Simon Ventures leverages its industry insights and expertise to provide perspective on a range of capitalization strategies, including traditional equity and alternative financing solutions. The firm may take leading, co-leading, or participating positions in investments, exploring ways to actively leverage Simon Property Group's proprietary assets, resources, and connections to support portfolio companies. Simon Ventures has invested in a diverse set of consumer brands, including the premier healthy lifestyle brand Life Time; dining and entertainment trend-setter Pinstripes; e-gaming innovators Allied Esports; the seminal Sports Illustrated brand; and Major Food Group's popular casual Italian dining destination, PARM. These investments complement Simon's core real estate by introducing new experiential businesses to markets across the country. Simon Ventures operates from the belief that great investments and differentiated outcomes result from building true alliances with the companies it supports, offering a unique investment and service model to help companies realize their full potential and unlock greater possibilities.